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Is there an over-the-counter treatment for polymyalgia rheumatica?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No: The mainstay of treatment are steroids, which are prescribed by doctors. Other medications, like methotrexate, can help too, but these are also prescription medications. See a doctor if you think you have this...It could be serious!
Answered 5/2/2015
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No: Low dose steroids is the first line treatment. If steroids fail or cannot be tapered, other prescription medications may treat the condition. No otc treatments are effective.
Answered 12/17/2020
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